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Corona, regionalisation & self sufficient markets
Dickson C. Igwe
Globalization is over as we know it. The new world will be driven by insular governance, regional integration, and bilateral agreements.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Christen A. Glasgow
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Part-time DJ and Insurance Underwriter, Christen A. Glasgow aka DJ Marz has big dreams to be a Corporate Lawyer; however, the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, has delivered a major blow to his income and has caused him to take a step back.
Wearing of masks to become law ‘very soon’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The wearing of a mask in this COVID-19 era will be more than a ‘new regular’ in the Virgin Islands- it will be required by law.
'No work, no pay!'- Deputy Gov to civil servants working from home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the public sector resumes operations from Monday, May 4, 2020, some essential officers will be returning to their physical offices while others will find working from home the 'new regular'.
Target 'high-end' people with 7% bank transfer fee - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Calling for the money transfer locations to be opened and affirming his support for the 7% fee on monies sent out the country, 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to start targeting those who export monies through the local banking system.
'High impacting' Gov't services to resume next week- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government services are slated to resume operations next week, Monday, May 4, 2020.
Money transfer services not part of 'internal economy'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that for now, money transfer services will not be allowed to operate as part of phase one of the Virgin Islands (VI) economic reboot following a territory-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'UK standing in the way of your stimulus package'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- "The United Kingdom is standing in the way of your stimulus package," were the worrying words of government consultant and ZBVI radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline to the people of the Virgin Islands on Monday, April 27, 2020.
Beacon reporter vents disapproval of COVID-19 ‘beach closure’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While even reporters are expected to comply with COVID-19 measures for the safety of the Territory, one reporter at the BVI Beacon has voiced her disapproval with the decision of the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to keep beaches closed.
COVID-19: Hire BVI survey says just 4% of businesses increased salaries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local employment website HIRE BVI has published the findings of a recent study predicting dire economic projections for the Virgin Islands as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with debt collection a shared challenge for local companies and just 4% increasing salaries.
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